Université Grenoble Alpes campus

Health Sciences

Capacité en médecine et biologie du sport at Université Grenoble Alpes

Université Grenoble Alpes, France

Programme overview

One-year diploma that covers every stage of the sports medicine consultation, from healthy or symptomatic competitive or recreational athletes to those with chronic disease: history, examination, complementary tests, diagnosis and treatment, prescription of physical activity and communication with colleagues.

Faculty: UFR Médecine  |  Duration: 1 year (120 hours of theory and 40 half-day practical sessions)  |  Study mode: initial or continuing education; seminars in Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne and Lyon; taught in French  |  Intake: January  |  Location: Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

120 hours of theory (legislation, exercise physiology, fitness-to-exercise assessment and medical follow-up of elite athletes, sport and medical problems, trauma, emergencies, sport and disability) and 40 half-day practical sessions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Diploma in general medicine (or thesis defended in the academic year), French doctorate in medicine or an equivalent EEC title. Probationary examination required (18 November 2026, online). Applications 1 to 18 September 2026.

EUR 517 a year (2026-2027). Initial education: registration fees including inter-university fees. Continuing education: 308 EUR plus 502 EUR registration fees. Source

Intake: January

Duration: 1 year (120 hours of theory and 40 half-day practical sessions)

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